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T500 VRR

1999 Tvr Griffith 500

Blue Petrol 4988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,238 mi
Last recorded48,238 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 1999 Tvr Griffith 50035,838 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT500 VRR
MakeTvr
ModelGriffith 500
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 48,238 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 48,238 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 48,238 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2018 48,238 miles

Lower Steering column attachment defective column uj (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2018 48,238 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 29 May 2018 48,238 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Steering column universal joint modification unsafe catching chassis (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Lower Steering column universal joint modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2013 47,031 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 46,438 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 44,801 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 44,746 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

inner rear brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2010 40,491 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 38,992 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 34,521 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 32,840 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 32,836 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

nail in nsr tyre

osf top arm corroded

osr driveshaft gator split

Pass 13 Mar 2006 30,273 miles

How Reliable is the Tvr Griffith 500?

Based on 13,259 MOT tests across 869 vehicles.

84.2%
Pass Rate
751
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
869
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim too high 200
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 170
Steering rack gaiter split 130
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 126
Headlamp aim too low 113
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T500 VRR is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500 in Blue with a 4,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1999 Tvr Griffith 500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.4% with a typical mileage of 35,838 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Tvr Griffith 500 fails its MOT is headlamp aim too high, accounting for 200 recorded failures. If you're considering buying T500 VRR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Tvr Griffith 500 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 27 years old, this Tvr Griffith 500 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T500 VRR registered?

T500 VRR is a 1999 Tvr Griffith 500, first registered on 23 July 1999.

Is T500 VRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for T500 VRR shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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